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Crime in Mumbles

Mumbles had 225 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 66.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

SA3, Swansea · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mumbles

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66.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common78 in 3 months

Month by month

46 Mar 66 Apr 61 May 64 Jun 82 Jul 79 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mumbles. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7835%
anti-social behaviour4018%
public order3817%
criminal damage188%
shoplifting167%
theft125%
vehicle crime63%
weapons42%

Mumbles against Swansea

TypeMumbles per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence23.127.1▲ 22%
Burglary0.91.8–
Vehicle crime1.83.2–
Anti-social behaviour11.88.3▲ 74%
Theft and robbery5.65▲ 58%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mumbles66.5▲ 30%
West Cross60.6▲ 34%
Oystermouth54.7▲ 38%
Norton54.3▲ 68%
Newton39.8▲ 55%
Langland39▲ 59%
Caswell16.1▲ 17%
See every Swansea area ranked on the crime in Swansea page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Mumbles a safe area?

Mumbles had about 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Mumbles?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (78), followed by anti-social behaviour (40) and public order (38).